Patient Preference Survey for Radiation Oncologists

Study summary

Limited data exists for the cancer patients' preferences on their patient-doctor interaction with their radiation oncologist. These physicians have the opportunity to develop intimate relationships with their patients since these patients typically require daily radiation treatments anywhere from one to seven weeks. Thus, by having a greater understanding of the individual patient preferences, the radiation oncologists will be able to better serve their patients leading to improved patient satisfaction with their physician and healthier outlook on life. This is the premise and the hypothesis of this study.

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Main goalOther

This describes the study’s primary purpose.

What is being studiedPhysician behavior related to Patient Preference Survey and Patient Preference Results

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Who it may be forBreast Cancer · Prostate Cancer

These are broad labels—not an eligibility decision.

Checked against the public recordLast updated Jul 25, 2017 · Source: ClinicalTrials.gov

Is enrollment open?Completed

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What kind of study?Not applicable

Interventional

Where is it offered?1 U.S. location

Locations may change over time.

Who runs it?University of Pittsburgh

Study sponsor

Study overview

What this study is about

Purpose: Other
Study type: Interventional
Phase: Not applicable
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh
Interventions being studied: Behavioral: Physician behavior related to Patient Preference Survey; Other: Patient Preference Results

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How this study is categorized

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Treatment approach

Supportive or behavioral care→

Public criteria

Who may be able to participate

The sponsor separates these requirements into two groups. You do not need to interpret them alone—use them to guide a conversation with the study team.

Requirements people may need to meetInclusion criteria

Any Patient/subject (adult male or female) with prostate or breast or lung cancer (Primary or Metastatic) who is scheduled to receive radiation therapy at one of the UPMC Cancer Centers
Patient/subject must receive radiation treatment in addition to consultation with the Radiation Oncologist
Patient/subject must meet with radiation oncologist at least one day per week while receiving radiation therapy.
Any attending radiation oncologist whose patient is enrolled in this study

Reasons someone may not be able to joinExclusion criteria

Patient/subject under age 18 If subject previously underwent this study, even if the previous study was for a different diagnosis. Subjects can only undergo this study once. Patients/subjects who do not have the functional and mental capacity to independently answer the questionnaire.

Important: This is the sponsor’s public criteria, not a determination of eligibility. The study team must review your individual situation.

Study sites

U.S. locations

UPMC Cancer CentersPittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Source and freshness
Processed from ClinicalTrials.gov. Last public update: Jul 25, 2017. Always confirm current availability with the study team.

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